Master Yivs Jarvan IV
Master Yi vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jarvan IV wins with a 53.5% win rate (+6.9%) over Master Yi based on 58 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Master Yi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup.
Master Yi Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Master Yi performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV Matchup?
Master Yi vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary
The Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.5%, giving Jarvan IV a 6.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV has a strong advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jarvan IV overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Master Yi vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Master Yi Build Against Jarvan IV
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Jarvan IV are Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Master Yi42.4%
Jarvan IV57.6%Master Yi52.0%Jarvan IV48.0%Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.6% win rate — a 15.2 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Master Yi takes over with a 52.0% win rate, leading Jarvan IV by 4.0 percentage points. Master Yi scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jarvan IV must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Master Yi Runes Against Jarvan IV
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Master Yi the best tools to compete against Jarvan IV in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Master Yi's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.46% | 159 | 1.3 | 764 | 13,307 | 52.1% | 54.5% | |
| 44.30% | 158 | 1.2 | 712 | 13,362 | 33.3% | 51.6% | |
| 53.74% | 147 | 1.1 | 730 | 12,694 | 54.3% | 53.3% | |
| 55.22% | 134 | 1.1 | 785 | 13,220 | 49.2% | 60.3% | |
| 53.66% | 123 | 1.1 | 788 | 13,500 | 51.7% | 55.4% | |
| 47.22% | 108 | 1.6 | 726 | 12,395 | 45.6% | 48.4% | |
| 46.23% | 106 | 1.1 | 741 | 13,558 | 41.9% | 49.2% | |
| 47.62% | 105 | 1.0 | 625 | 12,304 | 44.9% | 50.0% | |
| 49.51% | 103 | 1.3 | 717 | 13,003 | 47.8% | 50.9% | |
| 54.55% | 99 | 1.2 | 798 | 12,839 | 50.9% | 58.7% | |
| 50.00% | 90 | 1.1 | 696 | 13,818 | 42.4% | 54.4% | |
| 28.74% | 87 | 1.2 | 747 | 12,782 | 30.8% | 27.1% | |
| 44.71% | 85 | 1.3 | 712 | 13,711 | 40.5% | 48.8% | |
| 36.90% | 84 | 1.2 | 776 | 12,734 | 30.2% | 43.9% | |
| 40.58% | 69 | 1.2 | 641 | 12,861 | 42.9% | 39.0% | |
| 57.38% | 61 | 1.1 | 802 | 14,024 | 46.1% | 65.7% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 1.1 | 721 | 12,416 | 42.4% | 52.0% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 1.2 | 720 | 12,806 | 48.1% | 48.3% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 1.2 | 784 | 12,435 | 39.1% | 50.0% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 1.2 | 830 | 13,653 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 1.2 | 720 | 12,424 | 46.1% | 52.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 1.3 | 752 | 13,296 | 13.3% | 56.3% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 1.2 | 764 | 13,842 | 33.3% | 56.5% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.0 | 822 | 13,324 | 69.6% | 35.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 1.2 | 840 | 13,335 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 1.2 | 822 | 13,629 | 60.0% | 52.6% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 1.1 | 678 | 10,747 | 65.0% | 52.6% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.2 | 750 | 13,493 | 40.0% | 43.5% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.3 | 683 | 13,255 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.5 | 677 | 13,430 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 2.8 | 788 | 12,554 | 33.3% | 73.3% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 3.0 | 757 | 14,030 | 30.0% | 63.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 3.0 | 929 | 12,360 | 43.8% | 53.3% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 798 | 14,015 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 2.8 | 709 | 13,524 | 22.2% | 68.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.5 | 770 | 13,124 | 33.3% | 69.2% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.1 | 461 | 10,685 | 46.7% | 46.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.3 | 688 | 13,304 | 75.0% | 36.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.9 | 650 | 13,599 | 40.0% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.6 | 802 | 12,442 | 53.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.4 | 700 | 12,183 | 58.3% | 41.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.9 | 749 | 11,517 | 23.1% | 70.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 772 | 13,913 | 80.0% | 53.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 791 | 12,672 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.4 | 760 | 13,423 | 57.1% | 27.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.5 | 840 | 11,768 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.3 | 674 | 13,604 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.5 | 676 | 12,228 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.1 | 684 | 12,888 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.5 | 926 | 10,929 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 4.2 | 807 | 13,669 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 804 | 15,083 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.0 | 939 | 14,941 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.6 | 940 | 14,035 | 20.0% | 87.5% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 4.0 | 983 | 12,910 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.4 | 1,007 | 12,337 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.4 | 619 | 12,124 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.1 | 928 | 13,058 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 3.7 | 899 | 13,818 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.8 | 845 | 15,961 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.2 | 913 | 13,223 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 811 | 13,349 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 822 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.2 | 665 | 14,556 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 549 | 12,918 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 740 | 14,476 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 624 | 9,048 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.1 | 669 | 8,645 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 962 | 14,246 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 742 | 14,222 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.5 | 801 | 12,146 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.1 | 437 | 11,863 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.5 | 828 | 13,603 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 596 | 8,244 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 833 | 15,030 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 416 | 9,537 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 784 | 11,496 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 787 | 13,300 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 640 | 13,496 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 1,047 | 16,520 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Master Yi vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Master Yi do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?
Jarvan IV wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Master Yi's 46.5%, a 6.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Master Yi do against Jarvan IV in the early game?
In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Master Yi with a 57.6% win rate versus 42.4%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Master Yi do against Jarvan IV in the late game?
In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to 48.0%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup?
Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.9 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 58 games analyzed.
What is the best Master Yi build against Jarvan IV?
The best Master Yi build against Jarvan IV includes Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Master Yi runes against Jarvan IV?
The best Master Yi runes against Jarvan IV use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.5% win rate in the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Master Yi counter Jarvan IV?
No, Master Yi struggles against Jarvan IV with only a 46.5% win rate. Jarvan IV has the advantage in this matchup. Master Yi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jarvan IV's lead.
How do I play Master Yi against Jarvan IV?
When playing Master Yi against Jarvan IV, play cautiously and avoid Jarvan IV's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jarvan IV in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.